Agile's iterative process can sometimes give birth to what we might call a "Runaway Project" - project that spirals out of control due to poorly defined, or ignored requirements. "We need to be agile." That works well for small projects, but for large and complex applications, this may lead to a lot of technical debt and refactoring. We have an illusion of progress in the short term, that we will pay for over the middle/long term. In the end, customers feel like they're signing an "open cheque," investing in work rather than outcomes. Yes, you'll get there in the end, but prepare for a LONG walk.

"As a customer, I want to know the outcomes, the cost, and the timeline of my project."

Reflect the above sentiment from the pre-agile era. It's a simple statement that underlines the profound value of requirements engineering.

Requirements engineering involves comprehending stakeholder needs and transforming these into clear, actionable objectives. It's about setting the "what" before venturing into the "how." This focus ensures alignment with user needs and business objectives from the start, lessening the need for costly course corrections down the line.

Now, imagine a toolset that bridges the gap between requirements engineering and agile methodologies—a solution that models your requirements (eg. data model, processes, user interface) and, like magic, transforms those models into fully functional software.

Enter LeBLANC. Our state-of-the-art suite of tools does exactly this—turn requirements into real-world solutions. With LeBLANC, you can validate and iterate your requirements during the elicitation process itself, bringing unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy to your projects. Starting from day one, you’ll have a fully working application, where you can sign in, use the application, and see your business content (= the requirements) in action.

With LeBLANC at your disposal, the fear of spawning a "Runaway Project" becomes a thing of the past. No more signing that "open cheque”. This solution allows you to predict outcomes more accurately, better manage costs, and align expectations with reality. Join us in this revolution with LeBLANC and experience firsthand the transformation it can bring to your development projects.